Lucinda Childs to Create New Work for Philip Glass's 90th Birthday
In an interview with Le Monde, American choreographer Lucinda Childs discusses her revolutionary approach to dance, which emerged in the 1960s with minimalist, repetitive gestures inspired by everyday life. Childs, who has continuously created new works, is preparing a piece for January 2027 to mark the 90th birthday of composer Philip Glass, with whom she feels the closest artistic connection. The interview is part of the series 'Artistes à l’œuvre' (Artists at Work), and Childs reflects on her relationship with music and the architectural qualities within it, stating, 'I play with the music and I travel in the architecture that exists inside.' Her innovative style has had a lasting impact on contemporary dance.
Key facts
- Lucinda Childs is an American choreographer.
- She revolutionized dance in the 1960s with minimalist, repetitive gestures.
- Her gestures are described as close to everyday life.
- She is preparing a new piece for January 2027.
- The piece will celebrate the 90th birthday of composer Philip Glass.
- Childs considers Philip Glass the composer she feels closest to.
- The interview was published in Le Monde.
- The interview is part of the series 'Artistes à l’œuvre'.
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- Le Monde